Here's the menu for the next week. As always, it is subject to change at any time. Life gets in the way and doesn't ask us what we are having for dinner. I hope you like what you see.
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This Weeks Menu...
2/7 Monday =Loupy's Easy stove top Tuna and Noodles with peas and Cheddar Bay Biscuits (under Breads/Biscuits/Muffins)
2/8 Tuesday = Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken (under Chicken recipes) fried turnip and potatoes and steamed cauliflower
2/9 Wednesday =Ham Steak Over Greens with Apple-Cider Sauce (Under Ham recipes) with creamed corn and sliced tomatoes
2/10 Thursday = Richard's Loaded Turkey Burgers, Tropical sweet potato fries (Under potato recipes) There will be lettuce, tomatoes, onions etc on the burgers.
2/11 Friday = Loupy's homemade spaghetti sauce, green salad and garlic bread
2/12 Saturday =Chipotle Bean Burritos (Under Mexican recipes) Spanish rice and corn on the cob.
2/13 Sunday = Leftover spaghetti, salad and late night bread sticks (under Breads, Biscuits and Muffins)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Some strides and some failings...
Wow...that 17 day diet is a killer. My husband and I could only get a week into it. Unless you are a big veggie eater I don't recommend it. It is brutal. I thought I could do it for the 17 days, but I was so sick of salad and broccoli (which I love) and "flax" everything, green tea and salmon...I just couldn't do it. I barely can swallow salmon when I have to, but to have it so often, it was expensive and I just couldn't do it. There were absolutely NO carbs on this diet, and for a carb-aholic...I couldn't handle it. I do think that if we were younger, this might have worked. But we are older, and the restrictions were too much especially for my husband who is diabetic. We did try...but it was too restrictive, so back to Weight Watchers for us.
One thing we have been able to do is keep our resolution to stay away from fast food places. We have NOT been to one. And...I must say I don't miss it at all. My husband makes better hamburgers than any fast food place. And, if I plan my meals there is no reason for us to go. It was only for convience anyway.
Both of us feel better and I am enjoying planning my meals and cooking occasionally again. We are keeping it simple. Just read my menus and you'll see. Sometimes I leave off the extras because I don't know what I have in the freezer out in the shed. I guess I should go clean it out and see what's on the bottom...LOL. I sure do love researching new recipes.
Last night we decided to have my Tequila Lime shrimp. We had small peppers, butternut squash, pears and pineapple with the shrimp on skewers. It was delicious.
Don't know what we will have today. Just some snacks I guess watching the Super Bowl. I have crackers and cheese, little smokies, chips and veggies and dip and beer...LOL. This should be enough for 2 people.
BTW...have you tried the Lays Baked Parmesan and Tuscan Herbed chips? Wow...they are fantastic. I love them. Also love the Rice Works sweet chili chips. They are made with brown rice. Both of these are a little spicy, but that's why I really love them.
Well, better get going. I have lots of recipes to research and then I have to plan my menu for the next week. I'll be back to post that later.
Have a great week and go Packers!!
One thing we have been able to do is keep our resolution to stay away from fast food places. We have NOT been to one. And...I must say I don't miss it at all. My husband makes better hamburgers than any fast food place. And, if I plan my meals there is no reason for us to go. It was only for convience anyway.
Both of us feel better and I am enjoying planning my meals and cooking occasionally again. We are keeping it simple. Just read my menus and you'll see. Sometimes I leave off the extras because I don't know what I have in the freezer out in the shed. I guess I should go clean it out and see what's on the bottom...LOL. I sure do love researching new recipes.
Last night we decided to have my Tequila Lime shrimp. We had small peppers, butternut squash, pears and pineapple with the shrimp on skewers. It was delicious.
Don't know what we will have today. Just some snacks I guess watching the Super Bowl. I have crackers and cheese, little smokies, chips and veggies and dip and beer...LOL. This should be enough for 2 people.
BTW...have you tried the Lays Baked Parmesan and Tuscan Herbed chips? Wow...they are fantastic. I love them. Also love the Rice Works sweet chili chips. They are made with brown rice. Both of these are a little spicy, but that's why I really love them.
Well, better get going. I have lots of recipes to research and then I have to plan my menu for the next week. I'll be back to post that later.
Have a great week and go Packers!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Well, off again to a new start of a great week. It is so very cold here even in AZ. We are to be in the 40's and that is about 30 degrees lower than we were a few days ago. But, I am so glad that we don't have snow....I hate snow.
Here's the menu for the next week. Enjoy
Monday = Grilled chicken, left-over bean pot and Green Beans
Tuesday = Potato soup and a hard roll
Wednesday = Lasagna and spinach salad
Thursday = Large shrimp cocktail and steamed asparagus
Friday = Pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn and salad
Saturday = Chicken and rice bake, broccoli and carrots
Sunday = Super Bowl and we will be partying and rooting for our team at a friends house.
Have a great week and stay warm and safe!!
Here's the menu for the next week. Enjoy
Monday = Grilled chicken, left-over bean pot and Green Beans
Tuesday = Potato soup and a hard roll
Wednesday = Lasagna and spinach salad
Thursday = Large shrimp cocktail and steamed asparagus
Friday = Pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn and salad
Saturday = Chicken and rice bake, broccoli and carrots
Sunday = Super Bowl and we will be partying and rooting for our team at a friends house.
Have a great week and stay warm and safe!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Week 1 of th 17 day diet...
Well, my husband and I want to jump start our weight loss so we are trying the "17 Day Diet." It's kind of restrictive the first cycle, but eases up on the next 3. You must have a large salad with each dinner. We will see how I do with this because if I eat a big salad, I usually don't eat anything else at that meal. I will let you know how we like it...???
Here are our dinners for the next week.
Sunday = Macaroni and Cheese, broccoli and cauliflower (not on the diet) My last gasp at getting in pasta for a while...LOL.
Monday = Grilled Chicken, yellow squash and salad
Tuesday = Grilled Tequila Lime shrimp, spinach and salad
Wednesday = Roasted turkey breast, salad and green beans
Thursday = BBQ steak, acorn squash and salad
Friday = Burgers (Beef or turkey), salad and peas
Saturday = Halibut, salad, broccoli
While I don't eat a great variety of vegetables, I will do my best to improve. I don't eat cooked carrots or celery, but do enjoy them raw. Also, I consider corn a grain...not a vegetable. I will have to figure out some more. I always have cucumbers and tomatoes on my salad. Oh...and I am allergic to onions, mushrooms and can't stand the taste of peppers or chilis. They invoke gag reflex in me...OK...TMI...LOL. So...we will see how this goes. Anxious to start it tomorrow.
Here are our dinners for the next week.
Sunday = Macaroni and Cheese, broccoli and cauliflower (not on the diet) My last gasp at getting in pasta for a while...LOL.
Monday = Grilled Chicken, yellow squash and salad
Tuesday = Grilled Tequila Lime shrimp, spinach and salad
Wednesday = Roasted turkey breast, salad and green beans
Thursday = BBQ steak, acorn squash and salad
Friday = Burgers (Beef or turkey), salad and peas
Saturday = Halibut, salad, broccoli
While I don't eat a great variety of vegetables, I will do my best to improve. I don't eat cooked carrots or celery, but do enjoy them raw. Also, I consider corn a grain...not a vegetable. I will have to figure out some more. I always have cucumbers and tomatoes on my salad. Oh...and I am allergic to onions, mushrooms and can't stand the taste of peppers or chilis. They invoke gag reflex in me...OK...TMI...LOL. So...we will see how this goes. Anxious to start it tomorrow.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Week 1
Well, best laid plans...are to be broken I guess. Life likes to throw us curves and we usually can't see around the corner. I did cook last week, just not the whole menu and not on the right days...LOL.
Here is last week's menu...
New Years Day 1-1-11
Crock pot scalloped potatoes, peas, salad and Brats cooked on the grill.
Did not care for the potatoes...they were still hard and didn't taste cooked. Probably will not make again.
1-2-11
DH and I not feeling up to par, we just ate left overs from New years Eve and New Years day.
1-3-11
Grilled Chicken, baked potatoes and salad
Easy and Outstanding
1-4-11
Salisbury steak, Rice, salad and green beans
This is my family recipe and it was wonderful!
1-5-11
Spinach Cheese Pasta with chicken
This was outstanding. I would add sun-dried tomatoes to it next time. Great dinner and all in one pan! Will definitely make again.
Adding it into my monthy rotation...
1-6-11
Fish and chips from our favorite restaurant (NOT fast food!) Could really be on Diner, Drive-ins and Dives...LOL. It's called Skuttlebutts and it just a little hole in the wall...but wonderful. Let's just say "Outstanding!"
1-7-11
Sherry Apple Pork Chops, Rice and corn.
Very good. I did not use sherry, I used apple juice instead. Used more than the recipe called for , but that's because I used my electric skillet instead of my "non-working" oven! Will make again!
1-8-11
Big salad. (There was a devastating shooting in Tucson AZ and we were so glued to the TV I didn't cook. For those that don't know, we do live in Arizona. It was heart breaking for all of us.)
1-9-11
Slow Cooker Chicken dinner It had chicken, potatoes and carrots in it. Very good, very filling. Will make again!
Next weeks menu is shaping up like this...just hope we are not thrown too many curves...LOL.
Monday = Grilled Brats with garlic buttered red potatoes
Tuesday = Chili and Honey corn bread
Wednesday = Roasted Turkey
Thursday = Hot turkey sandwiches
Friday = Grilled sirloin steaks, baked potatoes
Saturday = Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Sunday = Crockpot meal
Enjoy your week. I'll be back to report on week 2 soon.
Here is last week's menu...
New Years Day 1-1-11
Crock pot scalloped potatoes, peas, salad and Brats cooked on the grill.
Did not care for the potatoes...they were still hard and didn't taste cooked. Probably will not make again.
1-2-11
DH and I not feeling up to par, we just ate left overs from New years Eve and New Years day.
1-3-11
Grilled Chicken, baked potatoes and salad
Easy and Outstanding
1-4-11
Salisbury steak, Rice, salad and green beans
This is my family recipe and it was wonderful!
1-5-11
Spinach Cheese Pasta with chicken
This was outstanding. I would add sun-dried tomatoes to it next time. Great dinner and all in one pan! Will definitely make again.
Adding it into my monthy rotation...
1-6-11
Fish and chips from our favorite restaurant (NOT fast food!) Could really be on Diner, Drive-ins and Dives...LOL. It's called Skuttlebutts and it just a little hole in the wall...but wonderful. Let's just say "Outstanding!"
1-7-11
Sherry Apple Pork Chops, Rice and corn.
Very good. I did not use sherry, I used apple juice instead. Used more than the recipe called for , but that's because I used my electric skillet instead of my "non-working" oven! Will make again!
1-8-11
Big salad. (There was a devastating shooting in Tucson AZ and we were so glued to the TV I didn't cook. For those that don't know, we do live in Arizona. It was heart breaking for all of us.)
1-9-11
Slow Cooker Chicken dinner It had chicken, potatoes and carrots in it. Very good, very filling. Will make again!
Next weeks menu is shaping up like this...just hope we are not thrown too many curves...LOL.
Monday = Grilled Brats with garlic buttered red potatoes
Tuesday = Chili and Honey corn bread
Wednesday = Roasted Turkey
Thursday = Hot turkey sandwiches
Friday = Grilled sirloin steaks, baked potatoes
Saturday = Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Sunday = Crockpot meal
Enjoy your week. I'll be back to report on week 2 soon.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
2010 has been a terrible year for me and my family. My sweet mother and my brother-in-law passed in 2010 . I hope that 2011 will be a better year and that our family can go ONE year without losing anyone.
I have my menu's planned for the first week. I'll take pictures as I go, but to be truthful...I have no idea how to post them here. I will do my best to learn.
One thing on my list is done. To make a menu for the week and stick to it. We have done all the shopping and I know this is doable. I have assigned subjects to the days of the week.
Like...
Monday = Beef
Tuesday = Pork
Wednesday = Pasta
Thursday = Chicken/Turkey
Friday = Fish/soup/chili
Saturday = Leftovers/refrigerator clean-up/order out
Sunday = Crockpot meal
If you would like to see the whole menu...please go to...
I have everything posted there.
I have talked to my husband and he and I agree that Fast Food should not be anywhere near our diets. Not that we are "dieting"...just that we feel that it is not good for us and we have so many other wonderful options. So...No FF for us, for at least 365 days, UNLESS...we are traveling and there are no other viable opitons is the rule for 2011. We can't really see this happening as we watch DDD from the food network. We will always look for a drive-in, diner or dive before we have fast food.
FAST FOOD DOES NOT DO A BODY GOOD!!
Have a wonderful start to a new year. Make something from scratch as it is better for everyone. Take the time to make a menu and cook for only 1 or 2 days a week. Your children will thank you.
Don't forget to visit my recipe box @ http://loupysrecipebox.proboards.com/index.cgi
Blessings and hugs to all.
Loupy
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Taking it seriously...
There are a few things I want to accomplish in 2011, and there are a few things I am completely done doing.
1. I want to eat healthy. No dieting...just eat healthy.
2. Make weekly menus and actually follow them
3. Stay away from Fast Food places for 365 days.
4. Try one new recipe a week. Take pictures as I go and post them. (there is a learning process here for me...)
5. Choose one new experience a month. (No, not like sky-diving.)
6. Do one random act of kindness a week.
7. Spend more time with my grandchildren.
8. Do one thing a week I consider self-improvement.
9. Learn to forgive better and faster and then let it go!
10. Keep my DH as happy as possible.
Now, these thing are NOT ment to be resolutions. I just break those within a week. These are things I want to accomplish day by day and week by week. I hope to blog my accomplishments each week...if there is something to report.
I still hope to cook my way through each week with healthy food. With my DH's schedule, sometimes cooking for one is a drag and I usually just grab a frozen dinner or soup. We shall see how this new year goes.
I wish you all a Very Happy and Safe New year!!
1. I want to eat healthy. No dieting...just eat healthy.
2. Make weekly menus and actually follow them
3. Stay away from Fast Food places for 365 days.
4. Try one new recipe a week. Take pictures as I go and post them. (there is a learning process here for me...)
5. Choose one new experience a month. (No, not like sky-diving.)
6. Do one random act of kindness a week.
7. Spend more time with my grandchildren.
8. Do one thing a week I consider self-improvement.
9. Learn to forgive better and faster and then let it go!
10. Keep my DH as happy as possible.
Now, these thing are NOT ment to be resolutions. I just break those within a week. These are things I want to accomplish day by day and week by week. I hope to blog my accomplishments each week...if there is something to report.
I still hope to cook my way through each week with healthy food. With my DH's schedule, sometimes cooking for one is a drag and I usually just grab a frozen dinner or soup. We shall see how this new year goes.
I wish you all a Very Happy and Safe New year!!
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